Ras Al Khaimah Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Dune Bashing

Dune bashing ends with a barbecue buffet and live music under the night sky.

A half-day desert safari in Ras Al Khaimah combines dune bashing in a shared 4-wheel drive with optional camel rides, henna tattoos and traditional tannora and belly dance performances, finishing with a full buffet dinner and soft drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain are included, and the tour runs in groups of six per vehicle with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert safari and BBQ dinner

• Pick up from hotel
• Drive to desert for dune bashing
• Stop for desert photos
• Enjoy camel ride and henna tattoo
• Watch tannora and belly dance shows
• Dine on barbecue buffet with soft drinks
• Return to hotel

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.
• shared 4-wheel drive vehicle seating six passengers.
• full dune bashing and desert photo stop program.
• live tannora and belly dance performances.
• full buffet dinner with soft drinks.
• live English-speaking guide throughout.

Times

• Every day 14:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 15 2 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (3 to 85 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Arabian Destination Tourism Dubai

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

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The experience

How much of the desert can you actually see in one afternoon? This tour packs dune bashing, a photo stop, live entertainment and dinner into six hours, starting with pickup from your Ras Al Khaimah or Umm Al Quwain hotel. The 4-wheel drive handles the dunes while you sit in a shared vehicle with five other travelers, and the driving itself is the main event: the guide navigates the terrain and stops for photos at points that open up views across the sand.

Between the driving and dinner, the tour offers optional add-ons: a camel ride, a henna tattoo applied by hand, and a chance to watch traditional tannora spinning and belly dance performances. None of these are mandatory, so you choose what appeals to you on the day. The performances happen at the desert camp where dinner is served, and they run while you eat.

Dinner is a full buffet with soft drinks included. The meal happens under the open sky once the sun sets. The tour wraps up with the return drive to your hotel, arriving back after dark. Shared transportation means you're traveling with the same five people for the whole afternoon and evening, which keeps costs down but also means the schedule is fixed. There's no flexibility to linger at one stop or skip another.

Top questions

What exactly happens during the dune bashing part of the tour?

Dune bashing is the drive itself through the Ras Al Khaimah desert in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. The guide navigates the sand dunes while you ride along, and the tour includes a dedicated photo stop where the vehicle pauses so you can get out and take pictures of the landscape.

Can I choose not to do the camel ride or henna tattoo?

Yes. Both the camel ride and henna tattoo are optional, so you can skip either one if you prefer. The live performances and buffet dinner are part of the tour for everyone.

How many people travel together in the vehicle?

Each 4-wheel drive carries six people total, including yourself. You'll share the vehicle with five other travelers for the full six hours.

What time does the tour end and when do I get back to my hotel?

The tour runs for six hours total, and dinner happens after sunset. You'll return to your hotel after dark, though the exact time depends on the sunset and how long dinner takes.

Is the buffet dinner included, or do I pay extra for it?

The full buffet dinner and soft drinks are included in the tour price. Alcoholic drinks are not included and would need to be purchased separately if available.